Planting the Seeds

I don't think there's ever been a time where I'm more optimistic that the WWE is headed in the right direction in terms of helping develop the next batch of Superstars. Yes, Brock Lesnar, a part timer, has been named the number one contender to the WWE World Title for SummerSlam. I'm not crazy about part timers getting that kind of rub, but I believe for the story that's developing (at least in my mind) this will all work out in the end. As wrestling fans, we have to be more patient and enjoy the ride. The best example of that was the Daniel Bryan story.

Roman rulesPhoto courtesy: WWEThe July 21 edition of Raw showed me that the WWE does in fact support younger, developing talent on the roster. But the seeds that have been planted need time to grow. Lesnar facing and defeating John Cena at SummerSlam can help that build up the next guy and have the big payoff again occur at Wrestlemania. If I were a betting man, my money right now would be on Roman Reigns. I think that's the most logical choice right now.

Lesnar makes sense as the champion too, considering he has done something no one else has ever done, pin The Undertaker at Wrestlemania. Paul Heyman can do the verbal work on a weekly basis and keep his client in the spotlight, because we all know Brock won't be at Raw week after week leading to Mania. I don't have a problem with that, as you'll remember in the 80's, Hulk Hogan rarely defended the WWF Championship on Superstars or Wrestling Challenge.

Two more bright spots: Cesaro & Dean AmbrosePhoto courtesy: WWEWith up and coming talent on the roster like Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Cesaro, and Reigns; the future looks bright as far as I'm concerned. I believe in time all of these men will wear THE gold at some point in their respective careers. They're young, they're hungry, and they're the future. Also, don't count out Bryan. Once he's HEALTHY and able to wrestle, I think we'll find him as champion again too.

He will have the whole world in his hands one dayPhoto courtesy: WWEBray Wyatt, Rusev, Paige, and even established guys like Cody Rhodes, Kofi Kingston, and Dolph Ziggler continue to impress me too. And don't forget about the men and women toiling in NXT, like Adrian Neville, Sami Zayn, Charlotte, and the recently signed Kenta. All will be contributing to the main roster when the time is right for them to be called up. I believe it's a good time to be a wrestling fan and the WWE is on the right path. Let's have fun and be patient.

I don't think there's ever been a time where I'm more optimistic that the WWE is headed in the right direction in terms of helping develop the next batch of Superstars. Yes, Brock Lesnar, a part timer, has been named the number one contender to the WWE World Title for SummerSlam. I'm not crazy about part timers getting that kind of rub, but I believe for the story that's developing (at least in my mind) this will all work out in the end. As wrestling fans, we have to be more patient and enjoy the ride. The best example of that was the Daniel Bryan story.

Roman rulesPhoto courtesy: WWEThe July 21 edition of Raw showed me that the WWE does in fact support younger, developing talent on the roster. But the seeds that have been planted need time to grow. Lesnar facing and defeating John Cena at SummerSlam can help that build up the next guy and have the big payoff again occur at Wrestlemania. If I were a betting man, my money right now would be on Roman Reigns. I think that's the most logical choice right now.

Lesnar makes sense as the champion too, considering he has done something no one else has ever done, pin The Undertaker at Wrestlemania. Paul Heyman can do the verbal work on a weekly basis and keep his client in the spotlight, because we all know Brock won't be at Raw week after week leading to Mania. I don't have a problem with that, as you'll remember in the 80's, Hulk Hogan rarely defended the WWF Championship on Superstars or Wrestling Challenge.

Two more bright spots: Cesaro & Dean AmbrosePhoto courtesy: WWEWith up and coming talent on the roster like Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Cesaro, and Reigns; the future looks bright as far as I'm concerned. I believe in time all of these men will wear THE gold at some point in their respective careers. They're young, they're hungry, and they're the future. Also, don't count out Bryan. Once he's HEALTHY and able to wrestle, I think we'll find him as champion again too.

He will have the whole world in his hands one dayPhoto courtesy: WWEBray Wyatt, Rusev, Paige, and even established guys like Cody Rhodes, Kofi Kingston, and Dolph Ziggler continue to impress me too. And don't forget about the men and women toiling in NXT, like Adrian Neville, Sami Zayn, Charlotte, and the recently signed Kenta. All will be contributing to the main roster when the time is right for them to be called up. I believe it's a good time to be a wrestling fan and the WWE is on the right path. Let's have fun and be patient.

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